MALDI Platefile Emulator

This small tool provided the creation of plate type files for the two-dimensional rastering of samples on plates for MALDI (matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization) mass spectrometry. It featured the selection of existing plate type files as well as the creation of custom ones. The respective plate surface was visualized and the user could then draw a selection rectangle for sample positioning and specify the spot distance of the scan raster. Information about the selected area, the desired raster matrix and the total number of raster spots was displayed.